Whirlpool 3LER5436EQ0 User Manual

Electric and Gas

Timed Dryers

A Note to You ....................	2
Dryer Safety ......................	3
Parts and Features............	5
Checking Your Vent ..........	6
Using Your Dryer ..............	8
Starting your dryer..........	8
Selecting the right
cycle and temperature
setting ............................	9
Cycle descriptions........	10
Fluff Air Cycle ..............	11
Caring for Your Dryer	....12
Troubleshooting ..............	14
Assistance or Service ....	16

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A NOTE TO YOU

Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL® appliance.

The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform for you to make your life easier. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully.

Please record your model’s information.

Whenever you call to request service for your appliance, you need to know your complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number label (see the diagram in the “Parts and Features” section).

Please also record the purchase date of your appliance and your dealer’s name, address, and telephone number.

Model Number ________________________________

Serial Number __________________________________

Purchase Date ________________________________

Dealer Name __________________________________

Dealer Address ________________________________

Dealer Phone __________________________________

Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

For warranty information, contact the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer.

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DRYER SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or “WARNING”. These words mean:

wDANGER

wWARNING

You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

WARNING: For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or death.

–Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

–WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

•Do not try to light any appliance.

•Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

•Clear the room, building or area of all occupants.

•Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

•If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

–Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

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DRYER SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following:

•Read all instructions before using the dryer.

•Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire.

•Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable, or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

•Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer. Close supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is used near children.

•Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the drying compartment.

•Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving.

•Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed to the weather.

•Do not tamper with controls.

•Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in this Use and Care Guide or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

•Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.

•Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubberlike materials.

•Clean lint screen before or after each load.

•Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt.

•The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.

•See Installation Instructions for grounding requirements.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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PARTS AND FEATURES

Temperature selector

(pp. 8-10)

Cycle control knob

(pp. 8-11)

Model and serial number label

(p. 2)

Dryer drum

(p. 13)

Start button

(p. 8)

Lint screen

(p. 12)

Large sideswing door

CONTROL PANEL

Damp Dry				Super Capacity Dryer
Tumble Press		Cool Down
	20	10
		O		Low	Perm Press
	40			Delicate	Heavy
	50	30
Timed	60	20	Fluff
Dry			Air
	70	10
	80	O
	90			Temperature		Push to Start
	100	Heavy Dry
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CHECKING YOUR VENT

Your dryer must be properly installed and vented to achieve maximum drying efficiency and shorten drying times. Use the minimum recommended installation clearances (found in your Installation Instructions) to avoid blocking the flow of combustion and ventilation air. Install your dryer in a well-ventilated room where the temperature is always above 45ºF (7ºC). Also make sure that your dryer is leveled. Refer to your installation Instructions for more information.

wWARNING

				Fire Hazard
	Use a
	Do not			plastic vent.
	Do not			metal foil vent.
	Failure			these instructions can
	result in			or fire.
If the dryer			properly installed and vented, it will
not be covered				the warranty.
NOTE: Service				caused by improper venting will
be paid for			customer, whether it was a paid
installation			-installed. For paid installation, call
the company			installed the vent for adjustment.
1. Do not				vent or flexible metal foil vent.
					Use 4 in (10.16 cm)
					heavy metal or flexible
					metal vent. Do not kink
					or crush flexible metal
					vent. It must be
					completely extended to
					allow adequate exhaust
		4 in			air to flow. Check vent
		(10.16 cm)

Instructions for proper length requirements of vent.

2. Use	in (10. cm) exhaust hood. Smaller
	hoods increase drying
	times.

4 in (10.16 cm)

4 in (10.16 cm)

3. The exhaust vent can be routed up, down, left, right, or straight out the back of the dryer. Space requirements are listed in your Installation Instructions.

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CHECKING YOUR VENT

4. Use the straightest path possible when routing the exhaust vent. Use the fewest number of

elbows and turns. Allow room when using

elbows or making turns. Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking.

5. Use duct tape to seal all joints. Do not use screws to secure vent. Lint may catch on screws.

6. Clean exhaust vent periodically, depending on use, but at least every 2 years, or when installing your dryer in a new location.

•Disconnect vent from the dryer and clean one section at a time until you reach the exhaust hood.

•Use the hose attachment on your vacuum,

feather duster or rag

.

outside end of vent

be sure to follow the supplied with your dryer

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USING YOUR DRYER

STARTING YOUR DRYER

wWARNING

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer.

Do not dry anything that has ever had anything flammable on it (even after washing).

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, explosion, or fire.

Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from storing and shipping.

1. Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the door. Do not pack the dryer; allow space for clothes to tumble freely.

2. Turn the Cycle Control knob to the recommended cycle for the type of load being dried, as described in the “Cycle Descriptions” section.

wWARNING

Fire Hazard

No washer can completely remove oil.

Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it (including cooking oils).

Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried on a clothesline or by using an Air Cycle.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.

3. Set the Temperature selector to the recommended setting for the type of fabric being

dried. The cycle de-

scriptions on the following pages include temperature setting suggestions.

4. Push the Start button.

NOTE: Your dryer stops automatically when a cycle ends.

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USING YOUR DRYER

STARTING YOUR DRYER (CONT.)

Stopping and restarting your dryer

You can stop your dryer anytime during a cycle.

To stop your dryer:

Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control knob to Off.

NOTE: The Cycle Control knob should point to an Off area when the dryer is not in use.

To restart your dryer:

Close the door, select a new cycle and temperature (if desired), and push the Start button.

SELECTING THE RIGHT CYCLE AND TEMPERATURE SETTING

The following pages describe the drying cycles on your dryer. The descriptions include suggested temperature settings and drying times for various loads.

Cycle and temperature tips	Drying tips
•Make sure you have selected the correct cycle	•Always follow care label directions when they are
and temperature for your load.	available.
•Use the Fluff Air cycle, or line dry rubber, plastic,	•Always use fabric softener sheets labeled as dryer
delicate, and heat-sensitive fabrics.	safe and follow package instructions carefully.
•The last few minutes of all cycles are without	•Remove the load from the dryer as soon as
heat to make the load cooler to handle.	tumbling stops to reduce wrinkling. This is
	especially important for permanent press, knits,
	and synthetic fabrics.

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USING YOUR DRYER

CYCLE DESCRIPTIONS

Damp Dry

	Tumble Press		Cool Down
		20	10
		40	O
		50	30
	Timed	60	20	Fluff
	Dry			Air
		70	10
		80	O

90

100

Heavy Dry

Timed Dry cycle

The Timed Dry cycle is a heated cycle. Use the Timed Dry cycle for:

•Heavyweight and bulky items, such as bedspreads and work clothes, and large loads that require a long drying time. Set the Temperature selector to Heavy and the Cycle Control knob for 50-70 minutes.

•Lightweight items, such as lingerie, blouses, and knits that require a short drying time. Set the Temperature selector to Low, and the Cycle Control knob for 20-30 minutes.

•The Timed Dry cycle also includes a Damp Dry feature to dry items to a damp level or to dry items that do not require an entire drying cycle. Examples are heavy cottons, such as jeans, which you do not want to become stiff, or cotton clothes that are easier to press when damp. Set the Temperature selector to Heavy and the Cycle Control knob to Damp Dry.

•The Timed Dry cycle also includes the TUMBLE PRESS feature, that removes wrinkles from clothes that have been packed in a suitcase or closet, or from items not removed from the dryer at the end of a cycle. As soon as the dryer stops, fold or put the items on hangers. Set the Temperature selector to Heavy, and the Cycle Control knob to TUMBLE PRESS.

Fluff Air cycle

Use the unheated Fluff Air cycle for items that require drying without heat, as described on the next page.

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